Making Things HappenFor Rural America Is What We Do

The National Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils coordinates the efforts of hundreds of RC&D Councils, and thousands of volunteers, as they create successful delivery systems that benefit local communities. The goal of the RC&D concept is a diverse, healthy and productive rural population well positioned for success.

The Work

Local Resource Conservation and Development Councils are unique non-profit organizations made up of volunteers who identify unmet needs in their communities and work with local citizens to create solutions that work. The folks who make up an RC&D council are neighbors. They know how to blend government programs with local needs to produce results. In essence, they know how to speak the government’s language, and yours.

The Four Focus Areas

Land Conservation - RC&D Councils work with local partners to identify, fund and complete land conservation projects of all types.

Water Management - RC&D Water Management Projects often create recreation opportunities that also create jobs and make communities more attractive to development.

Community Development - The NARC&DC provides training, coordination and communication services that help Councils in their community development projects. Assistance is provided to councils as they seek to strengthen their organization's non-profit operations.

Land Management - The NARC&DC works with funding partners to make sure worthy projects find the financial assets they need to be successful. National staff continually updates councils on new opportunities for funding.

NARC&DCReady To Help

The NARC&DC knows that local solutions can most effectively target local needs. The mission of the National board and staff is to help local councils, not dictate their actions. They find ways to help by providing technical expertise, identifying potential funding sources and by bringing the power of the collective whole to the table. The NARC&DC provides the linkages that enable the power of more than one million volunteer citizens in service to their communities.Finally, the high level of volunteer commitment and credibility in the RC&D community has made the program one of the most successful development delivery systems for positive change in the Nation.

IN THE NEWS

2016 National Conference!

The NARC&DC Board of Directors and staff would like to extend a special invitation to you to attend the 2016 NARC&DC’s National Conference on July 10-13, 2016 in Reno, Nevada. click here for more information.

Victory for RC&D in the FY 2015CRomnibus!It was, and still is, a convoluted journey, but our language is inthe Continuing Resolution Omnibus report language by reference! Click here to read more about it.

RC&D On the Radio!RC&D Councils have been working on developing radio shows that are relevant and meet the needs of underserved farmers and landowners using USDA program information and the local RC&D Council’s understanding of the customer. Click here to listen to the audio files of the radio shows produced by the RC&D Councils.

Circle of Diamonds Certification for 2015!!For more information and materials needed to apply click here.Stay Tuned For Exciting News About RC&D Programs &Services